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AIPMT 2010 Chemistry Questions with Solutions

The AIPMT 2010 paper had 28 Chemistry questions from 15 chapters.

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers and Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure had the most questions (4 each), followed by Thermodynamics with 3.

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Chemistry questions: 28
Chapters covered: 15
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Question 1 (AIPMT 2010, Q31)
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesEasy
Among the elements Ca, Mg, P and Cl, the order of increasing atomic radii is:
1. Option A: Mg < Ca < Cl < P
2. Option B: Cl < P < Mg < Ca
3. Option C: P < Cl < Ca < Mg
4. Option D: Ca < Mg < P < Cl
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Question 2 (AIPMT 2010, Q32)
EquilibriumMedium
The reaction: 2A(g) + B(g) ⇌ 3C(g) + D(g) is begun with the concentrations of A and B both at an initial value of 1.00 M. When equilibrium is reached, the concentration of D is measured and found to be 0.25 M. The value of equilibrium constant for this reaction is given by the expression:
1. Option A: [(0.75) $^3$ (0.25)] / [(1.00) $^2$ (1.00)]
2. Option B: [(0.75) $^3$ (0.25)] / [(0.50) $^2$ (0.75)]
3. Option C: [(0.75) $^3$ (0.25)] / [(0.50) $^2$ (0.25)]
4. Option D: [(0.75) $^3$ (0.25)] / [(0.75) $^2$ (0.25)]
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Question 3 (AIPMT 2010, Q33)
ElectrochemistryMedium
Which of the following expressions correctly represents the equivalent conductance at infinite dilution of Al₂(SO₄)₃? Given that λ°Al³⁺ and λ°SO₄²⁻ are the equivalent conductances at infinite dilution of the respective ions.
1. Option A: 2λ°Al³⁺ + 3λ°SO₄²⁻
2. Option B: λ°Al³⁺ + λ°SO₄²⁻
3. Option C: (λ°Al³⁺ + 3λ°SO₄²⁻) × 6
4. Option D: (1/3)λ°Al³⁺ + (1/2)λ°SO₄²⁻
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Question 4 (AIPMT 2010, Q34)
Some Basic Concepts of ChemistryEasy
The pressure exerted by 6.0 g of methane gas in a 0.03 m³ vessel at 129°C is (Atomic masses: C = 12.01, H = 1.01, R = 8.314 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹):
1. Option A: 215216 Pa
2. Option B: 13409 Pa
3. Option C: 41648 Pa
4. Option D: 31684 Pa
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Question 5 (AIPMT 2010, Q35)
ThermodynamicsHard
Match List I (Equations) with List II (Types of processes) and select the correct option.
1. Option A: Option (1)
2. Option B: Option (2)
3. Option C: Option (3)
4. Option D: Option (4)
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Question 6 (AIPMT 2010, Q36)
Alcohols, Phenols and EthersMedium
Among the following four compounds: (i) Phenol (ii) Methyl phenol (iii) Meta-nitrophenol (iv) Para-nitrophenol. The acidity order is:
1. Option A: (iv) > (iii) > (i) > (ii)
2. Option B: (iii) > (iv) > (i) > (ii)
3. Option C: (i) > (iv) > (iii) > (ii)
4. Option D: (ii) > (i) > (iii) > (iv)
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Question 7 (AIPMT 2010, Q37)
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesEasy
Among the following which one has the highest cation to anion size ratio?
1. Option A: CsI
2. Option B: CsF
3. Option C: LiF
4. Option D: NaF
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Question 8 (AIPMT 2010, Q39)
Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and TechniquesEasy
Which of the following species is not electrophilic in nature?
1. Option A: Option (1)
2. Option B: Option (2)
3. Option C: Option (3)
4. Option D: Option (4)
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Question 9 (AIPMT 2010, Q41)
ElectrochemistryMedium
Consider the following relations for emf of an electrochemical cell: (i) EMF of cell = (Oxidation potential of anode) - (Reduction potential of cathode) (ii) EMF of cell = (Oxidation potential of anode) + (Reduction potential of cathode) (iii) EMF of cell = (Reduction potential of anode) + (Reduction potential of cathode) (iv) EMF of cell = (Oxidation potential of anode) - (Oxidation potential of cathode) Which of the above relations are correct
1. Option A: (iii) and (i)
2. Option B: (i) and (ii)
3. Option C: (iii) and (iv)
4. Option D: (ii) and (iv)
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Question 10 (AIPMT 2010, Q42)
Chemical Bonding and Molecular StructureMedium
In which of the following molecules, the central atom does not have sp $^3$ hybridization?
1. Option A: CH $_4$
2. Option B: SF $_4$
3. Option C: BF $^-$ $_4$
4. Option D: NH $^+$ $_4$
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Question 11 (AIPMT 2010, Q43)
ThermodynamicsMedium
For vaporization of water at 1 atmospheric pressure, ΔH and ΔS are 40.63 kJ mol⁻¹ and 108.8 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹ respectively. The temperature at which Gibbs energy change (ΔG) for this transformation will be zero is:
1. Option A: 273.4 K
2. Option B: 393.4 K
3. Option C: 373.4 K
4. Option D: 293.4 K
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Question 12 (AIPMT 2010, Q44)
Principles Related To Practical ChemistryMedium
Match List I (substances) with List II (processes) employed in manufacture and select the correct option:
1. Option A: Option (1)
2. Option B: Option (2)
3. Option C: Option (3)
4. Option D: Option (4)
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Correct answer: (D) Option (4)
Explanation
Sulphuric acid → Contact process, Steel → Bessemer's process, Sodium hydroxide → Leblanc process, Ammonia → Haber's process.
Question 13 (AIPMT 2010, Q45)
Alcohols, Phenols and EthersMedium
When glycerol is treated with excess of HI, it produces:
1. Option A: 2-iodopropane
2. Option B: allyl iodide
3. Option C: propene
4. Option D: glycerol triiodide
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Question 14 (AIPMT 2010, Q46)
Chemical Bonding and Molecular StructureEasy
Some statements about heavy water are given below : (i) Heavy water is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors. (ii) Heavy water is more associated than ordinary water. (iii) Heavy water is more effective solvent than ordinary water. Which of the above statements are correct?
1. Option A: (i) and (ii)
2. Option B: (i), (ii) and (iii)
3. Option C: (ii) and (iii)
4. Option D: (i) and (iii)
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Question 15 (AIPMT 2010, Q47)
The d- and f-Block ElementsMedium
The compound $A$ on heating gives a colourless gas and a residue that is dissolved in water to obtain $B$ . Excess of $CO_2$ is bubbled through aqueous solution of $B$ , $C$ is formed which is recovered in the solid form. Solid $C$ on gentle heating gives back $A$ . The compound $A$ is :
1. Option A: $CaCO_3$
2. Option B: $Na_2CO_3$
3. Option C: $K_2CO_3$
4. Option D: $CaSO_4\cdot 2H_2O$
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Question 16 (AIPMT 2010, Q48)
Alcohols, Phenols and EthersMedium
Match the compounds given in List I with their characteristic reactions given in List II. Select the correct option.
1. Option A: Option (1)
2. Option B: Option (2)
3. Option C: Option (3)
4. Option D: Option (4)
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Question 17 (AIPMT 2010, Q49)
Alcohols, Phenols and EthersHard
Which one of the following compounds will be most readily dehydrated?
1. Option A: Option (1)
2. Option B: Option (2)
3. Option C: Option (3)
4. Option D: Option (4)
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Question 18 (AIPMT 2010, Q50)
Chemical KineticsEasy
The rate of reaction $2NO + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2NOCl$ is given by the rate equation $\text{Rate} = k[NO]^2[Cl_2]$ The value of the rate constant can be increased by :
1. Option A: Increasing the temperature
2. Option B: Increasing the concentration of $NO$
3. Option C: Increasing the concentration of $Cl_2$
4. Option D: Doing all of the above
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Question 19 (AIPMT 2010, Q51)
Coordination CompoundsMedium
Which of the following complexes is not expected to exhibit isomerism?
1. Option A: $[Ni(NH_3)_4(H_2O)_2]^{2+}$
2. Option B: $[Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2]$
3. Option C: $[Ni(NH_3)_2Cl_2]$
4. Option D: $[Ni(en)_3]^{2+}$
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Question 20 (AIPMT 2010, Q52)
Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and TechniquesMedium
Which of the following conformers for ethylene glycol is most stable?
1. Option A: Conformer (1)
2. Option B: Conformer (2)
3. Option C: Conformer (3)
4. Option D: Conformer (4)
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Question 21 (AIPMT 2010, Q53)
HydrocarbonsEasy
The IUPAC name of the compound $CH_3CH=CHC\equiv CH$ is :
1. Option A: Pent-4-yn-2-ene
2. Option B: Pent-3-en-1-yne
3. Option C: Pent-2-en-4-yne
4. Option D: Pent-1-yn-3-ene
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Question 22 (AIPMT 2010, Q54)
The d- and f-Block ElementsEasy
Which of the following oxidation state is the most common among the lanthanoids?
1. Option A: 4
2. Option B: 2
3. Option C: 5
4. Option D: 3
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Question 23 (AIPMT 2010, Q55)
Chemical Bonding and Molecular StructureMedium
How many bridging oxygen atoms are present in $P_4O_{10}$ ?
1. Option A: 6
2. Option B: 4
3. Option C: 2
4. Option D: 5
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Question 24 (AIPMT 2010, Q56)
Chemical Bonding and Molecular StructureMedium
Some of the properties of the two species, $NO_3^-$ and $H_3O^+$ are described below. Which one of them is correct?
1. Option A: Dissimilar in hybridization for the central atom with different structures
2. Option B: Isostructural with same hybridization for the central atom
3. Option C: Isostructural with different hybridization for the central atom
4. Option D: Similar in hybridization for the central atom with different structures
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Question 25 (AIPMT 2010, Q57)
ThermodynamicsMedium
The following two reactions are known: $Fe_2O_3(s) + 3CO(g) \rightarrow 2Fe(s) + 3CO_2(g) \qquad \Delta H = -26.8\ kJ$ $FeO(s) + CO(g) \rightarrow Fe(s) + CO_2(g) \qquad \Delta H = -16.5\ kJ$ The value of ΔH for the following reaction: $Fe_2O_3(s) + CO(g) \rightarrow 2FeO(s) + CO_2(g)$ is :
1. Option A: $+10.3\ kJ$
2. Option B: $-43.3\ kJ$
3. Option C: $-10.3\ kJ$
4. Option D: $+6.2\ kJ$
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Question 26 (AIPMT 2010, Q58)
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMedium
Following compounds are given: (i) $CH_3CH_2OH$ (ii) $CH_3COCH_3$ (iii) $CH_3CH(OH)CH_3$ (iv) $CH_3OH$ Which of the above compound(s), on being warmed with iodine solution and $NaOH$ , will give iodoform?
1. Option A: (i), (iii) and (iv)
2. Option B: Only (ii)
3. Option C: (i), (ii) and (iii)
4. Option D: (i) and (ii)
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Question 27 (AIPMT 2010, Q59)
BiomoleculesMedium
Fructose reduces Tollen's reagent due to :
1. Option A: Asymmetric carbons
2. Option B: Primary alcoholic groups
3. Option C: Secondary alcoholic group
4. Option D: Enolisation of fructose followed by conversion to aldehyde by base
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Correct answer: (D) Enolisation of fructose followed by conversion to aldehyde by base
Explanation
In alkaline medium, fructose undergoes enolisation and gets converted into glucose and mannose, which contain aldehyde groups. These aldehydes reduce Tollen's reagent, so fructose also gives a positive Tollen's test.
Question 28 (AIPMT 2010, Q60)
HydrocarbonsEasy
In the following reaction, $C_6H_5CH_2Br \xrightarrow[2.H_3O^+]{1.Mg/Ether} X$ The product 'X' is :
1. Option A: $C_6H_5CH_2OCH_2C_6H_5$
2. Option B: $C_6H_5CH_2OH$
3. Option C: $C_6H_5CH_3$
4. Option D: $C_6H_5CH_2CH_2C_6H_5$
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